Washbasin for automobiles



F. P. SULLIVAN. WASHBASLN FOR AUTOMOBILES. APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 15. #919.

Patented Aug. 15, 1922.

FRANK 1P. SULLIVAN, OF BEL-VIDERE, ILLINOIS.

WASHBASIN ron AUTOMOBILES.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Aug.1'5, 1922.

Application filed September 15, 1919. Serial No. 323,751.

tains to make and usethe same.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in attachments for automobiles, and particularly to washing facilities for the occupants of the automobile.

One object of the present invention is to provide a novel and improved receptacle which is carried by the running board of the automobile and which is readily capable of being withdrawn for use.

Another object is to provide a novel and improved device of this character wherein provision is made for utilizing the hot water from the cooling system of the engine for the purpose of washing.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent from the following description when taken in connection with the accompanying drawing. I

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of the running board of an automobile showing the washbasin in folded position thereunder.

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the same, the basin being swung out for use.

Figure 3 is a bottom plan view of the run ning board and basin, showing the basin in folded position.

Referring particularly to the accompanying drawing, 10 represents the running board of an automobile. Disposed against the lower face of the running board, and havingan apertured ear 11, through which is vertically disposed a pivot bolt 12, is the basin 13, the said bolt also passing vertically.

' spring being of sufficient tension to properly support the basin in horizontal position whether beneaththe running board or swung out ready for use. A projection 16 is formed on the edge of the basin diametrically opposite to the ear, and is retained beneath the running board by the spring clip 17, which clip is secured to the lower face of the running board. In the center of the bottom of the basin there is formed the waste opening 18, and disposed removably in this opening is the stopper 19. 1

Disposed through one sideof the basin, and securedrigidly in position, is a pipe 20, the inner end having a faucet 21' carried thereon," while the other or outer end is arranged for attachment of the hose 22, said hose being arranged to be'connected to any water lcadlfrom. the engine, so that hot water can be readily and easily drawn into the basinfor use'by the occupants of the car, or for the driver after having worked on the car and soiled his hands.

A soap tray 23 is carried by one edge of the basin. The basin, when disposed beneath the running board may be used to store small articles, such as towels, or the like.

Whatis claimed is: v i

The combination with the running board of a .motor vehicle, of a wash basin disposed beneath the running board, means pivotally connecting the wash basin to the running board whereby the basin may be swung from aconcealed position beneath the running board to an outer position clear posed for service, means on the under side of the running board for engaging the outer end of the basinwhen in its concealed position for retaining it therein, and means for supplying water to said basin fromthe mo torvehicle. 1 i

In testimony whereof, I afiix my signature, in the presence of two witnesses.

FRANK P. SULLIVAN- Witnesses:

T. B. LUHMAN, T. S. BEGKINGTON. 

